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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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k, that makes sense why two dealers I called said my car wasn't affected.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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I got my recall notice in the mail today from USA. I can type it out for you guys if you want. Let me know.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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I got mine in the mail today also
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Exclamation I got my recall notice today!!!

Just got my recall notice from Mitsubishi in the mail today. It's about the water in the oxygen sensor thing. They worry it may cause corrosion in the wiring connector, throw a CEL, and affect emissions...it's all about the emissions, isn't it?

Oh, well...I'll have them look at it when I bring my Evo in for my first free oil change...
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Yeah! me too...I was informed about this recall 2 weeks ago when I went to mitsu dealership,I just forgot to post it here!made an appointment this weekend...
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Does anyone have an April 2003 build date, and they had to go in for the recall?
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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My car is effected by the recall....Build date of 01/03
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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Okay, for those who is interested in what the recall is all about, this is more info.

To perform such recall it can take as little as 1 hour to as long as over 10 hours. First hour is basically check if there's any corrosion and put the seal a few places under the car. I am lucky and there's no corrosion found on the car so sealing is the only thing to do.

I extract some info from the recall bulletin and posted it below.

By the way, the guys at El Cerrito (Randy and Carlos) are pretty cool, and it worth me driving over 45 min to have the car service there even there're over 3 dealers closer to me than them. So if you're around that area, don't forget to check them out! Oh, it'd be great if you can tell them that you're referred by me or this forum... (don't get me wrong, I do not have commission from them)

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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 03:50 AM
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Originally posted by Thoe99
Does anyone have an April 2003 build date, and they had to go in for the recall?
Yup
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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Just got my letter last night, I just glad this is not a major problem.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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Just recieved my recall, for the front floorboard possiblity getting water in it. I will be calling Monday to schedule a repair date.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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OMG!!!!!!!!! im so f-ing sick of people saying that its driver error that the clutch sux fat ***. my friend ***n rocks at driving (***n great driver IMO) and his clutch just ***ed up last night with less than 4k miles. so lets recap the CLUTCH SUX FAT ***. and anyone that thinks it drivers error justs want to tell everyone that they think they are great drivers but in reality suk bad. hahahahahaha! stoopid peoples
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by JDMEVO8forme
OMG!!!!!!!!! im so f-ing sick of people saying that its driver error that the clutch sux fat ***. my friend ***n rocks at driving (***n great driver IMO) and his clutch just ***ed up last night with less than 4k miles. so lets recap the CLUTCH SUX FAT ***. and anyone that thinks it drivers error justs want to tell everyone that they think they are great drivers but in reality suk bad. hahahahahaha! stoopid peoples
Dude...please try to stay on topic...
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by strat


Yup
I wonder why mine's also April 2003 build, but they said my car wasn't affected?
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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Here's the info extract from the Emission Recall Bulletin:


Recall number is C0303H - Wiring Harness Corrosion (extract from the Emission recall bulletin)

Purpose:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc (MMNA) is recalling certain 2003 Lancer Evolution vehicles for possible electrical corrosion in the rear oxygen sensor harness. This condition could cause the sensor to malfunction, set a diagnostic trouble code and illuminate the MIL. The environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have been notified about this recall.

Affected Vechicles:

2003 Lancer Evolution vehicles produced between 8/20/02 - 4/11/03

Symptom/Condition:

Water may enter the floorboard from body seal openings at the side sill and/or bulkhead. This water may cause electrical corrosion to occur in the heated rear oxygen sensor harness.

Remedy:

Inpect for water leakage at the side sills and bulkhead and apply sealant if needed. Also inspect the heated rear oxygen sensor connector for signs of electrical corrosion. If necessary, install a subharness and replace the sensor.


PM me if you want to get this 12 pages pdf file, I tried to upload the file but was told it's too big (772k).

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